"The truth is, I wanted to use Marcona almonds, but the best Marcona almonds are fried and slabbed in oil. Oil and chocolate do NOT mix. So I found an alternate smoked almond and added sea salt. The smoky note sort of emulates the fried taste. Little did I know I would develop the cult following…chocolate + salt."
–Katrina

STAY: Gran Hotel La Florida—Set atop Mt. Tibidabo, with super views from the stainless steel pool. The city's most glamorous hotel is a twenty-minute commute from town center.

LIVE: The third floor—The perfect combination of hotel suite and private residence. Beloved by insiders like fashion photographer Mario Testino.

TASTE: Espaisucre—Chocoholics take note: this sweet stop pioneered the concept of the dessert restaurant. Try the three–dish sampler.

SAVOR: Mercat de la Boqueria—Chefs head straight to Pinotxo for a café con leche and a custard pastry. Be nice to the bow–tie wearing gentleman behind the bar; he is famed proprietor Juanito Bayen.

TRY: Ca L'Isidre—Llorenç Petràs, Spain's most important mushroom and truffle expert, tipped us off to this little known gem. Its ever-changing menu highlights fresh and seasonal market fare.

Customer Reviews

That's the best way to describe the Barcelona. Made with premium ingredients, this is the perfect mix of sweet (the chocolate) and salt (the almonds). This is an all-occasion bar.

- Michelle

Delicious!

The sea salt and the nuts are a perfect combination. This is definitely my favorite candy bar!

- Debbie

An Old Favorite

The salty, smoky flavor added from the almonds make this a favorite when I'm in the mood for nuts.

- Rachel Landis

Best Choc. Ever!

I received this bar in a goodie bag after a 5k. I had never eaten it before and what a surprise! This is the best ever! The taste combination of sea salt and almonds, great taste!

- jackie

A Pleasant Surprise

We bought this chocolate at the Fresh Market for about $7.00 and loved it! The chocolate has a nice body and aroma and the sea salt gave it a nice full taste. But the almonds, the smoky flavor reminiscent of bacon, rounded the flavor off amazingly. Thank you to Katrina for providing this delicious chocolate!

- legofan

Nothing to Write Home About

This chocolate bar was average. Probably will never try it again. My favorite is the red fire bar.

- Alinda

Barcelona

The Barcelona bar is the best chocolate I've had in a while. Although in today's economy it is an extreme splurge. I received a coupon for 15% off in my bar and checked on line to see if I could splurge and buy some. This is just stupid, I can buy one for 6.99 at my local store and Vosges is charging $7.50 ea. plus $10 shipping. What good does the 15% do. Seriously guys I was in the fine food business, sold your product wholesale and I know your mark-up and this is how you reward your loyal customers by up charging and then give 15% off. Greed will get you eventually. Give your customers value and an incentive/reward and we will always be loyal. Now I just feel ripped off.